Western cyclone., 1887-05-19

Wilhelm SchuIze was clerk to An ad-
vOcate in Berlin. His income was
naturally not very brilliant; in spite Of
this however he had great hopes of one
day becoming something more than a
mere clerk. With talents and bust
ness capabilities such Us his, Wilhelm
felt sure Of meeting with success, and
believed at least that after the death of
his chief he would succeed to his busi-
ness. But this event was as yet very
remote, and Wilhelms salary was only
a poor one. Thanks however to the
excellent economy of the adorable
Mrs. Minona Schulze, the pair were
enabled to live i'll fairly comfortable
loans in advance.
They were noted for their great
regularity in all matters pertaining to
their household; everything, even to
the little shirt, &c, necessary to meet
q certain domestic contingency, should
il come about, had been calculated for.
Unfortunately in this respect they
were doomed to disappointment, for
no such happiness as the welcoming of
. little stranger was given to them.
They had been married twenty years,
and wero still childless.
In spite of the wisest and most
economical management of the system
Of clothing, Wilhelm was compelled to
make suit of clothes last him four
years. Two years he wore it right
aide out, for the other two it was turn
ed. But after this lapse of time the
old clothes were not put aside; they
had yet to become in various ways
Adiuncts to the housewives wardrobe.
They were used to repair petticoats
for herself and dressinggowns for her
husband, for which purpose no fixed
Item was ever named in the Schulzcs'
housekeeping accounts.
For an Overcoat Wilhelm wore the
same garment both in summer and
winter, only with this difference, that
for the winter months he had n valu-
able fur collar which he had received
from well-to-do relative as a we'd
ding present, and this was fastened
upon the proper collar of the overcOat,
presenting respectable and winterly
appearance.
His last Overcoat Wilhelm had worn
tor six years. Tho autumn had al
ready come, and the cold October
wind cut through the threadbare coat
TO the clerks very bones.
One morning, as the happy pair sat
over their coffee, the question of over
coat or no overcoat was earnestly dis
cussed. The clothing fund was thor
oughly examined, and they found that
under the heading of "Overcoats"
there was already sum of ehirty-Six
marks available for purchase This
had been accumulating for The last six
years by means of monthly install
m0nt Of the sum of sixpcnce.
Wilhelm Schulze took up the news
paper which he had brought home
with him on the previous evening
from his office, and ran quickly through
the list of advertisements. A smile Of
satisfaction and joy lighted up his
countenanco as he handed the per to
his wife, pointing with his finger to an
advertisements
Yes, yes." said Minona-''th is
not dear, twenty to forty mrrks. You
are greatly in need of one; if YOU Law
out twenty-five marks. YOU will still
have eleven to put by for the next
enc"
Wilhelm put on his old ovcrcoat. up
on which the winter collar already APP
peared-presumably for the last time
and hurried as fast Us his legs would
carry him TO make an important pur-
chase before his business hour arrived,
holding as he went thirty-six marks in
. convnlsively-clenched hand in his
pocket
After about ten minutes sharp walk
ing, he came to a shop over the door
OF which glittered in large letters the
name Aaron Meyer" Inwardly ari-
tated, his cheeks glowing like fire and
Ms eyes shining brightly. Wilhelm
entered the shop. A portly parsonage
stepped forward and introduced him
self as the proprietor, Aaron Never.
and inquired, with friendly smile.
In what way he could serve his Gus
toner.
Il would very much like one of YOUR
cheap overcoats, Mr.. Never" painted
the clerk, in an agitated manner. over
come by his haste.
Aaron Meyer observed his customer
WITH cunning eyes, and said
think | have something that will
suit you admirably. Sally" he called
o young man who was sitting
nieepily on the counter, sbring me that
2Tercoat which was returned This